Tag: Security Industry Association (SIA)
SIA, IAPSC announce partnership
July 15, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) have announced a new partnership effort to promote collaboration, content generation and knowledge sharing.
In addition, the partnership will elevate awareness of the security consultant profession, as well as the essential relationship consultants have with security manufacturers and integrators.
“The partnership between the SIA and IAPSC marks...
SIA opens nominations for 2024 “25 on the RISE Awards”
July 12, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the second annual 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Each year, this initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry.
The 2024 Class of 25 on the RISE awardees will be honored during a special award ceremony at Securing...
SIA opens applications for four 2024 scholarship programs
July 8, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for four key SIA scholarship programs: the Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, the James Rothstein Business Scholarship, the Paul Ahern Scholarship and the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship.
These scholarships offer funds to security industry professionals, as well as students, to help them further their career, professional development and educational goals.
The Denis...
SIA announces 2024 Women in Security Forum Scholarship opportunity
June 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA Women in Security Forum.
The 2024 program will offer multiple scholarships worth $7,500 each that SIA members and students can use toward professional development and education.
SIA’s Women in Security Forum is a community for both women and men that works to promote, recruit and...
Security LeadHER concludes engaging, enriching, connecting conference
June 28, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries.
Security LeadHER 2024 built on the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural...
Genetec appoints de Souza managing director for LATCAR
June 14, 2024SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL — Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced the appointment of Jason de Souza as the new managing director for Latin America & the Caribbean (LATCAR).
With over 25 years of experience in the IT and security sectors, de Souza brings a proven track record of delivering results, growing revenue, and building long-term relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders across the...
Camden Dalrymple named 2024 SIA School Safety Advocate Award winner
May 23, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Camden Dalrymple as the 2024 winner of the SIA School Safety Advocate Award.
This award is presented to individuals that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing legislation, standards, public policies, or other initiatives that encourage the effective use of technology solutions and procedures to enhance school security and safety.
Dalrymple is a 10th-grade student at Montgomery...
State of the Industry: ‘It’s an exciting time’
May 22, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), the evolution of technology adoptions, and the growth in M&A were among the topics addressed during the State of the Industry panel discussion at PSA TEC 2024.
Moderated by Matt Barnette, CEO, PSA Security Network, the panelists for one of the more popular sessions at PSA TEC were: Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association (SIA); John Mack, executive VP, co-head of investment banking, head of mergers & acquisitions,...
Leire Arbona Puértolas, Arielle Thomas named 2024 SIA Industry Advocate Award honorees
May 21, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized two industry leaders – Leire Arbona Puértolas and Arielle Thomas – as the 2024 winners of the SIA Industry Advocate Award.
SIA presents the award to individuals who make an extraordinary contribution of professional time, leadership, and resources to position SIA and its members to address the public policy challenges impacting the security industry. Arbona Puértolas and Thomas were recognized...
FAST announces winners of 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) has announced the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
Now in its second year, this initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
The 2024 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:
Calvin Sprague,...